Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Job Requisition : 58239

Opening Date: 09/28/2026

Closing Date: 10/13/2026

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Class

Title:

ACCOUNTANT - 00130

Skill Option: UMP Certificate

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,127 a month;
Full Range: $5,127 - $7,135 a month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code: N/A

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire an Accountant for the Office of Fiscal Management. This position will conduct analysis of semi-monthly activity reports from Office of Resource Conservation personnel for accuracy and allocability to various programs including federal grant projects; compile report information for coding to various programs including those used for federal reimbursement; maintain accurate salary level source information for personal services projections for the Office of Resource Conservation;

reconcile accounting data with the Comptroller’s Office and the Office of Management and Budget; and prepare Division vendor payment documents for operation of Automotive Expenses for Office Director’s signature. We welcome all qualified and interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

• Under direction of the ORC Fiscal Officer, performs professional accounting work.
• Performs personal services budgetary planning and control.
• Examines payroll documents for accuracy.
• Receives monthly billings from automotive fuel and repair vendors.
• Prepares and updates monthly documents used in budget projections and the final budget.
• Maintains complex capital and operating accounts for the Office of Resource Conservation.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four years of technical accounting experience.

• Working knowledge of professional accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures.
• One (1) year of technical experience performing detailed work involving the application of accounting theory to routine accounting or auditing problems.
• One (1) year of professional experience in accounting or budgetary planning and control.

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

Charged with preserving, protecting and promoting Illinois’ natural and…